#he's very hardworking

[sapphicyanli]

truly rare netflix w for casting the gayest person in the natla cast as zuko. literally couldnt get any better than this

#BEFORE ANYONE TAKING THIS SERIOUSLY I VERY MUCH ACKNOWLEDGE DALLAS LIU IS INDEED IS A GREAT AND HARDWORKING ACTOR THIS IS A JOKE #that being said #THE WAY HE SAID “come slide through the fire nation” ?!?!?!? INSANE FELLA BEHAVIOR RIGHT THERE #ian was SWEATING #the rest of natla cast seeing them flirting in every chance they get: imagine how tired we are🙄😒 #dallas liu #ian ousley #tagging this as #zukka #as well because maybe it will inspire more ppl to eventually write that actors!zukka au we all need😷 #zuko confident gay-sokka panicked gay is also kind of an underrated ish trope #mine #natla #atla #interview #🤨🏳️‍🌈❓

[canisalbus]

When Machete became a cardinal, did his parents ever recognize him?

Machete's home village was on the other side of Italy (and separated by the sea no less) and it was small, relatively rural and remote. It's very unlikely many news about Holy See's happenings made their way there. I don't think his parents had any reason to expect to ever hear about him again, he seemed to be somewhat of a lost cause when they dropped him off.

#to my best understanding class divide was so immense you'd be very unlikely to ever encounter a single bishop in person let alone a cardinal #and people didn't move around like they do now chances are you'd die in the same town you were born in without ever leaving it #Machete tends to stick out visually and he's an important figure so maybe he's known by word of mouth even outside of the Vatican walls #if his parents met him they might maybe recognize him but he probably wouldn't recognize them #he doesn't remember much of anything from his early childhood #he doesn't go by his original birth name he was renamed at the monastery and has essentially reinvented himself since he became a cardinal #so ties to his sicilian past are largely cut I think #social classes were very fixed and rigid I believe one of the only ways to move to a higher status was to become part of the clergy #and again you needed to be at least passably literate to do that that was the largest roadblock #Machete may be kind of pathetic but his social climbing skills are nothing short of remarkable #part of it is just dumb luck but he is exceedingly hardworking and very very good at what he's doing #it took him less than 30 years to move from a provincial foundling to pope's right hand man #answered #anonymous #Machete

[popponn]

there is something about how when anime official art gets yoichi right fashion wise it's always a comfy bf look like look at him

very fluffy. very huggable. i want to poke and pinch his cheeks. also he often has those lil blushies when he eats and for some reason it's cute. the gap moe between on field and off field is still something else to see each time i remember it. i love it ofc 💚 but it's still something else

#his nickname is egoist. he gets heated and shittalks regularly #deadass say 100% k word kaiser in a panel that is pretty wild. also get d threats regularly (rin barou im not even gonna try to list em) #friendly reminder that i love him even when i do not post about him #comfort character that literally make me look at him when im stressed and just sigh come on lets go #kind of like a bit pavlovian if i wanna bully myself about it. but honestly he is just #but honestly seeing him work hard and being passionate makes me admire him in the “i wish i am like you” all while going #“uwah” in the way that i very much realize i can't never be him and that very fact make him even more admireable to me #everyone has their own pathway and process. and his story is honestly something that makes me soft #hardworking people are something else. always a sight to watch and it's beautiful #okay wow im yapping but it's yoichi what's new. hopefully i can write something for u this valentine babe #babblings

[autisticredhood]

jason smiling which kicking ass

bonus: smiling while psychologically kicking ass

#robin jason todd #hes not the angry violent robin but babygirl DOES kick ass <3 and with a smile :] #this is for all the besties fighting for our lives to give robin jason personality other than FIGHT. its hardwork & we deserve a nice rest #to watch him fight <3 #my very correct opinions

[hapigairu]

Some Cyril appreciation featuring his mom:

#fe3h #fe16 #few3h #rhea #church of seiros #cyril #nabateans #i'll never understand why people seem to hate Cyril so much #the poor kid lost his parents at a very young age and had to learn how to survive on his own #he had to join the Almyran army only to become a slave of House Goneril #then a woman takes him away offers him food shelter and treats him like family #and would love nothing more for him to find his own path to happiness #and we know that for a fact thanks to his support with Seteth #they only want the best for him #but because of his past circumstances he still chooses to work hard to show how grateful he is to them #and because he's still scared that they might abandon him if he doesn't prove he can useful ig? even tho they won't #instead they let him take his time and find 'himself' and his desires at his own pace (meaning: without putting pressure on him) #so it's no wonder why Cyril loves Rhea and is so loyal to her #and like Cyril's personality is kinda great? he's smart hardworking and his honesty and sass gave us some of the best moments in this game

[wxxderbxrr]

don't tell me japan never thought of this at least ONCE in his lifetime.

bonus: germany getting concerned about japan's work ethic.

#he's very hardworking but he's just like us too #dont get me started on the toxic work conditions #hetalia #hetalia world stars #hws #hetalia fanart #hws fanart #aph japan #hws japan #kiku honda #sorry for the different artstyle i was experimenting for a future comic #dw its not always THAT bad #kind of depressing post im sorry #wxxderbxrr :: draw

[distortedmoondisc]

I think we as a fandom don't talk enough about Aira being Hiiro's fan—y'know, as an idol.

It might be because most people don't read the main story, or because it's not blatantly stated in there like other things, but it's something I think is a very unique facet about their relationship.

As we know, Aira separates his professional life and his personal life a lot. He will wait in line to shake hands with Hiyori Tomoe and buy a dozen CDs just to have a couple of extra minutes just talk to him, even though he can do this at any time since they're both idols living in the ES dorms and friends from the same circle.

And while this is admittedly silly from Aira's part, he truly sees this something serious and actually, he's kind of justified in thinking this way? He takes pride in being an idol otaku, and he wants to play as fair as possible with fellow fans, he doesn't want to take advantage of the fact that he's living and working alongside these super stars, and in my eyes that just shows how pure-hearted and honest he is.

With that in mind, it would be obvious to conclude that Aira would be a fan of his unitmates. He's definitely a fan of Tatsumi and Mayoi, but it's explicitly said in the MS that Aira is a fan of Hiiro.

This is from episode 89, "Grace"

(this episode may or may have not changed my brain chemistry forever lol)

Here, Aira makes the statement that he wants to protect Hiiro as an idol.

Hiiro is new to this world; he's a rookie, he's unpolished, far from perfect, but he's brimming with potential and he shines brightly on stage regardless of his imperfections — especially to Aira's eyes, and Aira wants to protect that, he wants to keep Hiiro's shine, and to help him grow and become the great idol Aira sees in him.

And I just can't express how much this means to me??? To their relationship??? This is why I can't understand people who say Aira doesn't care about Hiiro (these are opinions I've read way too often on twitter...), when Aira more than anyone wants to protect him not only as a person (like when he comforts him, cheers him up and motivates him after Rinne disowns him), but also as an idol. Aira trusts in Hiiro the idol. He sees his potential and he admires him deeply — not only as a fellow idol or as a friend, but as a fan.

And what gets me is the wording Aira uses here. He talks about wanting to protect Hiiro, to defend him. This is stated in another chapter and I don't remember exactly where (I believe it's one of the last episodes of the MS, but please correct me if I'm mistaken), but Aira states that he wants to protect Hiiro's purity — and this can be interpreted many ways, be it in that he wants to protect Hiiro's innocence as in his personality trait (his endearing naivety, his trusting and friendly nature, his endless curiosity, his earnestness and sincerity), or his purity as an idol, in the sense that because Hiiro is an idol, he has an appearance to keep, he has to be shining and to be pure and beautiful all the time (because that's the image idols give to the world, to their fans; the image that gives countless of people like Aira hope); this can include protecting Hiiro from the darker sides of the industry, such as toxic fans, unhealthy relationships with fame, corrupted producers or people from the industry, among other things. Aira seems to be aware of these issues (as he mentions in the second chapter of the main story, see below), so it makes sense that he wants to shield Hiiro, who knows absolutely nothing about this industry or the city, from those things.

Episode 24, "Suspicious"

And personally, I think Aira means both. He wants to protect Hiiro's purity as a person: he wants to protect the cheerful and positive Hiiro he knows and loves and admires (Aira himself states this. Multiple times. So much so that Aira often comments about how uncomfortable he feels when Hiiro is gloomy or troubled, that he is always the first to ask what is wrong or if something is bothering him.... but talking about Aira's high perceptiveness for Hiiro's emotions is a topic for another day) — but he also wants to protect Hiiro as an idol, wants to protect the immaculate image he gives to the world and to his fans, because Aira loves him, the same way he loves an idol from a fan standpoint. And he hopes that by protecting this purity, Hiiro will grow to be the talented and shining idol Aira knows he can be.

And what gets me is that after thinking of Hiiro this way, Aira snaps out of his self-deprecating thoughts and decides to give his best in the Ullambana (episode 89). Aira literally overcame his insecurities because of Hiiro. Thinking of having to do his best and keep working hard in order to keep up with him and with Alkaloid gave him the strength he needed to stop spiraling down his own insecurities and focus his efforts into something that was worth it: in keeping Alkaloid alive, and keeping Hiiro The Idol alive, because Aira believes he will become an idol that will soothe, delight and captivate hearts of many like Aira in the future — and Aira has to become an accomplished idol and a strong person if he is to be next to him on stage to protect him and to help him grow.

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I say a lot, mostly jokingly between my friends, that Aira is the biggest HiiroP... but after writing this whole post, I realize I'm not so far off from this assumption. Aira loves Hiiro as a friend, we all know and understand that, but what is often overlooked is that Aira—who divides his professional and personal life so strictly—recognizes the rookie, unpolished, but talented Hiiro as an idol, and he wants to see him grow and succeed not only as his friend and unitmate, but also as a fan. Hiiro is so shining and wonderful on stage that it awakens the idol-ota instinct on Aira, it brings him back to his roots where he watched and admired idols from afar and inspired and soothed his lonely heart. And honestly? I think this is terribly wholesome, if not incredibly beautiful, and I'm getting emotional over hiiai once again, so I'm going to finish the essay here. Thanks for reading ahdjfk

#we also don't talk about aira being the one protecting hiiro enough... #we usually think of hiiro since he's physically stronger and there's been scenes where he acts very protective of aira #like the famous “let go of aira!” scene w rinne #but we as a fandom often forget that aira does protect hiiro #albeit in a more subtle way #but honestly to me that's what makes it even more noble and admirable. #aira is tiny and weak but he's still one of the most determined and hardworking characters in enstars #and if he has as one of his goals to protect Hiiro's purity #then he will #idk man im just very moved by kanojo-kun trying his best to protect hiiro and his smile #and how he wants to nurture his potential as an idol bc he knows hiiro is capable of giving other people hope #the same way idols in the past did for aira #ueueueue #sorry for the long ramble #this was kinda copypasted from a chat w a friend on discord #but i tried changing it a bit so it makes more sense all together #hope it made sense lol #ensemble stars #enstars #enstars alkaloid #alkaloid #aira shiratori #hiiro amagi #hiiai #my post

[just-late-roman-republic-things]

Very interesting argument from Antony, Fulvia, and the Ghost of Clodius in 47 B.C. by Kathryn E. Welch:

Welch collects a lot of disparate facts to argue that many Caesarian (and sort of Caesarian) politicians in the civil war sought to co-opt Clodius' supporters in Rome, trying to fill the power vacuum and advance their own interests while Caesar and the Pompeians were out of the city. Fulvia, as Clodius' widow, both acted as a political agent in her own right (retaining most of Clodius' clientele) and as a symbol to ally her forces with her husbands'. Welch's argument for the extent of Fulvia's influence uses a lot of circumstantial evidence, by necessity, but I do think it's plausible.

I don't think Mark Antony was a fool, but much of his power came more from high birth and being in the right place at the right time than ability. He was not very good at administering the city of Rome, miscalculated the Parthian and Actium campaigns tremendously, and missteps like the Donations of Alexandria practically wrote Octavian's propaganda for him. Fulvia, Cleopatra, Cicero, Octavian, and Agrippa all strike me as brighter and more resourceful.

I don't dislike him; he's quite funny, and his affair with Cleopatra makes for a great story. But I can't see him managing to stabilize Rome, improve general prosperity, and create a lasting political system like Octavian did.

#don't get me wrong. i criticize octavian a lot too. but he was very hardworking and a long-term thinker #mark antony #fulvia #publius clodius pulcher #kathryn e. welch #antony fulvia and the ghost of clodius in 47 bc #jlrrt reads

[noecoded]

Thoughts on your (our) wife in nightbringer so far? Im having normal thoughts about him :)

Asmo literally not giving a fuck that u and levi are abt to be excecuted is too much im going to get this guy. but ermm overall i think its interesting how they chose to expand on asmos character! i think people kindof forego seeing him as like an adult demon (from a non sex appeal standpoint, just in terms of maturity lvl) that can be like startlingly mature and emotionally differentiated at times, & really passionate and patient...i focus on a lot of his perceived "negative" qualities but i think he has a lot of very positive ones that nb highlights nicely between the horribly written dialogue and cringe characterization and ridiculous retconning

#he really is so hardworking & cheerful & invested in everyones wellbeing its very cute even if its not the sort of thing i usually focus on #he is sooo cute though it reminds me of the positive things i like abt him that rnt him being awful and toxic and cutegirl

[ventique18]

Malleus Draconia: Masquerade (Chapter 2)

Link to Part 1 here

Diasomnia Dorm - Lounge

Malleus: A song... That sort of thing as thanks?

Azul: To merely dismiss it as "that sort of thing"... You don't seem to realize your own worth.

Azul: If the famous Malleus would exhibit a heart-rending performance at the exchange program...

Azul: It would be the highest honor for the host school Noble Bell College to witness.

Azul: It would also be a once-in-a-lifetime memory for all the participants of the exchange.

Azul: Compared to any half-hearted souvenir, this would definitely be a much more beautiful gift.

Sebek: Human... No, AZUL-SENPAI..!

Sebek: You really do understand the splendor of Lord Malleus! I've changed my opinion of you! You have a wonderful perspective!

Malleus: Hm. Is that so?

Sebek: Yes! If I, too, were to receive a song from Lord Malleus... I WOULD FEEL LIKE I HAVE ASCENDED TO HEAVEN!

Silver: I also like singing. If you sing with all your heart, you can easily convey your feelings to anyone.

Azul: Indeed. A song costs nothing, yet it leaves a moving impression. It's especially perfect for students to prepare...

Azul: It's the most cost-effective present there is!!

Lilia: And suddenly we're back to the harsh reality of the world... Well anyway, I also think a song is a good idea.

Lilia: If you can show how friendly you are by singing, even Malleus will find it easier to get along well with others.

Lilia: As for what song to perform at the City of Flowers' Noble Bell College... I can think of one.

Lilia: It's an old song passed down from generation to generation in the City of Flowers. They would enjoy a performance of a piece that locals love and know well.

Malleus: I see. Lilia, I would love to learn more about this piece of music.

Malleus: Silver, Sebek. I'd like you to gather the other participants of the exchange program.

Malleus: I've little experience working on music with a large group, therefore it'll surely be much more difficult to prepare than when I'm alone.

Malleus: Once the program has been decided and the parts allocated, we shall begin with practice... I'll be busy from now on until the departure date.

Azul: Indeed. Let's do our best!

-- Next Scene --

Azul: For this inexpensive gift of a song, I will be chosen as the main vocalist too. Everything's going according to plan, but...

Malleus: Ashengrotto. For this part, you were off by half a beat.

Malleus: I listened to the recording of our chorus earlier, and I don't think we blend well at the part where you sing with me.

Malleus: That's not good. Lilia said that harmony is important in the chorus.

Malleus: Perhaps I am the cause. We have to pinpoint any areas for improvement, so for that reason, let us start over from the top.

Azul: Wha-what amazing proactivity... This eagerness!

Azul: Even though I've also put together a practice program before, to start a lesson with strictness that exceeds even that... is beyond my expectations.

Malleus: Shroud, follow Lilia's example once more. Listen closely.

Lilia: The pitch here is like this: "Lalala~~~". Like that!

Idia: ............... a........... a......................

Malleus: What's wrong? Your voice won't come out.

Idia: N, no... Please rethink this..!

Idia: I-It took me so much effort just to get here, you know! Can't you at least praise me?!

Azul: You sure were able to drag yourself our of your room. I wonder if pigs would fall from the sky today too?

Idia: I wish a meteorite would just fall and cancel everything, you know.

Idia: I don't wanna be chosen as a main vocalist, so I was just talking to Ortho about how to avoid it...

Idia: But then Silver and Sebek just forced the door open! How dare you!

Idia: I didn't think top-notch security would lose to brute force! I'll have to upgrade that tonight.

Lilia: Kehehe... If you tighten your room's defense, then we'll just increase our offense.

Lilia: If Ignihyde has robust security, then Diasomnia has no shortage of firepower.

Malleus: Yes, Silver and Sebek, as well as the entirety of Diasomnia students...

Malleus: Until the exchange program ends, we must prioritize the success of this song. This is why I'm being strict.

Idia: So that's why the Diasomnia students were glaring at me wherever I go! Their housewarden is abusing his authority?!

Azul: So you didn't even skimp out on surveillance. That's true leadership.

Malleus: Now now. Everybody in this exchange program is an important part of this precious gift.

Malleus: And us main vocalists more so. Both of you are the most important part of this gift...

Malleus: Which is why you will not leave Diasomnia until you can sing the first verse perfectly.

Idia: He's serious..!

Idia: Even though I already don't wanna practice anymore, it's even harder to bear this level of tension!

Azul: Yes. And what's even worse is...

Lilia: Well then, let's stop with the chatter and get back to practicing. Since we'll be starting again from the top, let's have Malleus sing first.

Lilia: Music, start!

Malleus: Afraid of the dawn~

Malleus: Wishing again and again~~

Azul: Malleus... He's so good at singing!

Azul: It's not just his technique... He has the power to stir the heart of those who listen.

Idia: Aren't his facial expressions too good? Is vocal singing also a requirement in the education of the next King of Briar Valley?!

Lilia: It's true that in order to hone his creativity, he also received musical education in Briar Valley to some extent...

Lilia: But you seem to be much more exceptional than usual. You must have practiced a lot.

Malleus: Indeed. Everyday, I practice by myself for two hours after waking up, and then another two hours before retiring for the night.

Azul: If we're to sing along with Malleus, we have to be on par with his skills...

Azul: This isn't the time to settle for the usual practice. I have to put in the same effort!

Idia: Practicing with the entire group, practicing with the main vocalists, and then practicing alone for four hours..?!

Idia: Where do you get all that energy from..! When and how do you even sleep!

>> To be continued

Link to part 3

#THEY'RE SO FUNNY OHMYGOD #Malleus REALLY isn't a powerful person for no reason #he is VERY hardworking #twisted wonderland #twst spoilers #glorious masquerade #malleus draconia #azul ashengrotto #lilia vanrouge #idia shroud

[lloydfrontera]

one of my favorite bits is javier spitting the worst insults he can come up with and lloyd just being >:3 because despite everything he says his approval rating with him didn't drop a single point <3 so like <33 sure <333 if it makes him feel better <3333

#i talk a lot <3 #tged #the greatest estate developer #lloyd frontera #and i'm not saying he doesn't actually mean it. but i am saying no insult javier can come up with is enough to make him rethink #how much he likes and trusts lloyd <3 #this is specifically about a conversation they skipped in the webcomic about javier being jealous lloyd apparently didn't get anything #from giving serazade the lullaby only for lloyd to tell him he just made her completely dependant on him <33 #and then he gives javier free pass to get the worst curse he can out of his system so javier tells him he's diligent and sincere and very #hardworking. just like a puppy smelly farts and muddy hair included. #they are so fucking weird about each other it's Great #javier asrahan

[cobaltfluff]

more maid akirens because why not

#p5r #persona 5 #art tag #idk how im actually tagging these things #ANYWAY maid renren #my love my dearest #hardworking sweetie #he's nervous to start but he gets very into it!! #he's very good at drawing on omurice uwu #gotta practice for his boyfriend yknow

[edwards-exploit]

After The Avalanche...

I think James deserves a win, so he manages to save Nia (and her crew. and in the human au, her engine) all by himself but I don't think he can get it back on the rails by himself. So when Yong Bao comes along and offers help I think he takes it. Far cry from the guy complaining about pulling goods trains yet getting huffy when Nia tries to help.

She notices, I think.

#live from tidmouth #ttte #ttte au #thomas and friends #thomas and friends au #bwba james remix #ttte human au #ttte humanized #ttte human #ttte james #ttte nia #I MAY BE JUMPING THE GUN BY DRAWING ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SCEBES #but its so vivid to me like when james first saves nia he probably initially shows off to ace about he singlehandedly saved her but he does #ask if shes okay later #but here james immediately asks if shes okay he doesnt care if he got dirty or his engine got banged up #hes also very apologetic!!! #and nia who has been giving him the quiet treatment #nia who's slowly been resenting james for going around the world because he can while she had to flee out of necessity #and wondering if he really does care if theres a good and hardworking heart underneath all that #and nia sees that side of him when saving her from the avalanche #and sure he gets a little bit huffy when yong bao shows up with his red but he accepts his help nonetheless #and nia laughs and goes 'well your red is much more shiny' and something along the lines #and in between all that james realises he's hurt nia and hes definitely hurt his friends on sodor from his absence #but thats enough rambling for now

[whenthegoldrays]

💡

#do y’all remember Nice Smile Guy???? #I wanna set him up with my friend so bad #but I told my parents and my mom was like “plEAse that guy doesn’t want to get married” which like. how do you know that mom #did he tell you?? no you just assume that #and I’m not kidding they’re like perfect for each other #and I already asked her if she minds a younger guy and she said she doesn’t so #I just need to get them at a dinner party together #but aaaaagh #what if he really doesn’t want to get married #though I cannot lie I feel like even if he doesn’t he’d change his mind if he met her!! #she’s so pretty and funny and kind #and she loves to travel and so does he!!! #and I think they’re very similar in their goals and ideals #and he’s handsome and hardworking and has this very specific special gentleness about him #it would WORK I’m tELLing you #(and it’s not even a big age difference it’s like 3 to 6 years) #(I’m not sure about his exact age but he can’t be that much younger than her) #SO YEAG #not me shipping real people 😭 #elly's posts

[lilacpaperbird]

I was just watching videos of people reacting to getting admitted into their dream college and seeing their family jump and cry and hug full of pride and joy, and then I thought about sam getting his letter from stanford and how he had had no one to tell no one to feel proud of him no one to hug and celebrate, because he couldn't tell anyone because he knew the people he loved the most would only see it as a disgrace and a betrayal........ I'm crying bye

#also he worked so hard to get into stanford #growing up in an extremely unstable family and having to move from one school to another constantly #and his family also never prioritized his education because they were focused on other things as we very well know #he had every disadvantage possible #(traumatic life. working class. unstable family situation. constantly moving. family disapproving of his pursue of education) #and he made it T.T he made it despite everythinggg he was so smart and hardworking and brave #i'm so unwell sorry it's sad sammy hours #sammy </3 #⚝

[dizazter-dragoon]

ITA Dub?? Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Spoilers Below

My best friend has record-needle-screeched my day, so I'm passing it on like the fucking Ring.

every other dub: leave it up to interpretation.

italian dub: nah. gojo is confessing he still cares for geto before he dies when geto says he wished gojo cursed him instead.

(·•᷄∩•᷅ )

#Suguru's voice cracking when he talks about the past?? #The added line just made Geto's response and Gojo's silence at the very end so much fucking worse #Like I know it was supposed to be obvious even with it muted but STILL #Dividers by the hardworking @CafeKitsune #zaz speaks #minors do not interact #satosugu #gojo satoru spoilers #geto suguru spoilers #jujutsu kaisen 0 spoilers #jujutsu kaisen anime spoilers #geto suguru #gojo satoru #jujutsu kaisen